ATHENA'S POV“Athena? What are you doing here? Who's this?” Xavier's voice cut through the day, stern and questioning, My eyes widened, and a shiver ran down my spine as fear slipped into my consciousness. Oneka and I exchanged uneasy glances, knowing we were caught in a moment that shouldn't have existed.The weight of his words hung in the air, and I struggled to find an explanation. The fear in me deepened, realizing the consequences of this unexpected encounter. My back was facing his so I couldn't see him yet. But I could feel him. Standing a few feet away. Taking in a deep breath, I finally collected myself to turn around and face him. His piercing gaze locked onto mine. The soft glow of the sun light reflected in his eyes, revealing a mix of surprise and confusion. "Athena, what's going on here?" His eyes stopped to at Oneka, taking her in as they narrowed further. “Xavier?” My voice came out week, but I held it back from trembling. “What are you doing here? Weren't you on
ATHENA'S POV“Oneka?” Cameron looked at her surprised. “What are you doing here? My eyes widened as Cameron's inquisitive eyes locked onto Oneka. “You two know each other?” Xavier asked, looking at Cameron. Oneka, standing beside me, masked her anxiety with a faint smile. I could feel her fear, mirroring my own. The room hung in an awkward silence as Cameron and Xavier exchanged glances. Panic surged within me, knowing that Cameron and Xavier were oblivious to her reality. I desperately wanted to shield her from their scrutiny. My fingers, unable to contain the turmoil within, nervously chewed on a nail. The silence that followed hung like a heavy fog, the unspoken question lingering in the air. Xavier's raised eyebrow hinted at skepticism, an uncertainty that threatened to unravel the fragile web of deception.“Cameron?” Oneka finally spoke after what felt like hours, were a few seconds. Cameron raised his eyebrow, and I could see that he was also excited to see Oneka in the pack w
ATHENA'S POVI paced nervously across the intricately patterned rug, the muted light of the chandeliers casting an ethereal glow. The room felt stiflingly silent as Xavier's orders echoed in my mind. Oneka was locked away in the private quarters and I couldn't shake the unsettling feeling gnawing at my insides.The rhythmic ticking of the clock intensified the gravity of the situation, each passing second heightening my anxiety. Xavier had gone as far as appointing guards outside the door. I tried using my Luna card, but it had been rendered useless by the adamant guards stationed outside Oneka's confines. Their stern expressions spoke volumes, conveying that their loyalty to the Alpha's command superseded any allegiance to me. I tried to reason with them, even used my Luna tone on them, but simply refused to let me see Oneka, saying clearly they were under strict orders by the Alpha, to especially not let me see her. The whole situation made me even more pissed. Was Xavier even serio
ATHENA'S POVThe air was tense as I stood there, facing Xavier, my eyes pleading with him to let me accompany him to the crucial "talking session" he was about to have with Oneka. It took persistent persuasion, a careful selection of words, and a touch of sincerity to finally break through his initial resistance. Xavier, normally stern and unyielding, reluctantly agreed to my request. The gravity of the situation was etched on his face, and I knew this was my only chance to get Oneka out of here.As we walked down the dimly lit hallway towards Oneka's residence, I could sense Xavier's apprehension. The atmosphere weighed heavy with the unspoken tension of the impending conversation. My mind raced with possibilities of what Xavier might ask Oneka, and I couldn't afford to miss a single detail. This 'talking session' held the key to decide Oneka's fate. There was no way Xavier could find out she was his half sister. He would immediately see it as a threat. Especially since he would thin
ATHENA'S POV My heart thudded against my ribcage in anticipation as Xavier kept glaring holes in Oneka's head. I was sure Oneka might be in a similar condition if not less. Xavier's face was completely blank. He gave absolutely no clue of what was going on in his head. His face remained expressionless and I had started chewing my lips in nervousness. What would happen? Would Xavier believe it? Would he let Oneka go? Or had he already guessed that she was lying all along? Would he question her further? Does he think that I am lying as well? Would he figure out the many loopholes that were left in the story? I knew he was smart, but just this time I wanted him to be the dumbest person on the planet. The silence in the room after Oneka's explanation was deafening to an extent I could hear the ticking of the clock. I slightly saw Oneka gulp under Xavier's gaze and he took his time to assess the situation and all the words he was fed with. I also felt guilty of hiding so much from my ma
ATHENA'S POV I stared at Cameron blankly, before my brows curled up in confusion. “Xavier sent you to what?” “He said I could take Oneka to my room. As in, he accepted her to be my mate. He has no issue with her being a rogue or not. He said everyone deserves a chance with their mates and won't stand in my way of happiness. Although he wished the circumstances would have been different. But he believes that Oneka could be trained with the rules of the pack. Besides, since she is your childhood friend, we won't be facing much problem with it anyways. And I'll make sure to keep her happy, always. I promise that t you Luna, your friend is in safe hands with me.”“What?” I looked at Cameron appalled. Not at his words. But I was rather confused and shocked that Xavier was so gullible. He actually bought everything Oneka explained to him. Could it really be that easy? I couldn't come to believe it. But that only means double trouble. Shit. Oneka can't go back now! Shit. She has to stay h
ONEKA'S POVThe air in Cameron's room felt heavy with tension as Athena gracefully exited, leaving me alone with Cameron, whose grip tightened as if he feared I might disappear if he let go. I couldn't help but curse Athena under my breath, resenting her for orchestrating this awkward encounter. My eyes darted to the closed door, my mind echoing with profanities directed at the goddess who had played a part in my current situation.Xavier's unexpected decision to let me stay in the pack,baffled me. I was so sure that he wouldn't take this decision. I had spun a web of lies, carefully crafting a story to gain their sympathy only to be forgiven for coming into the pack uninvited, yet I couldn't fathom why Xavier would actually allow me to stay. It contradicted everything I knew about him – a leader who never bent his rules for anyone. I questioned whether he truly believed my fabricated tale or if this was just an elaborate ploy to unravel the truth. We never know, that man was very cle
CAMERON’S POV I still couldn't believe last night really happened. Like I actually had the most magical night of my life where I shared everything with my mate, and it was hard to come to terms with it. The shock I felt after having Alpha Xavier actually accept for Oneka to live with us like my mate, was beyond words. I was actually dumbfounded for a moment when he invited me to his office to tell me this. I had honestly thought that there would be a lot more convincing that I'd have to do to finally have Oneka by my side. But I guess fate really was on my side this time and Luna played an important part in this whole situation. If Oneka wouldn't have been her childhood friend, then I believe the situation right now would have been very different. The soft rays of dawn seep through the curtains, gently illuminating the room. I lie there, feeling the warmth of the morning sun on my face, and my gaze naturally finds its way to the serene figure lying next to me. Oneka breathes peaceful
ATHENA'S POV“Is everything ready?” I asked Oneka as I fixed my hair. Honestly, I curse the day I decided to take the matters of planning this whole event myself. Xavier was right, I should have just hired an event planner. “Relax, Athena. You seriously worry too much. Everything is under control.” “I hope so,” I sighed, giving a little twist to the lock of my hair that was framing my forehead before finally giving myself an overview in the mirror. “Here, fix your lipstick a bit.” Oneka handed me the shade I was wearing and I blushed remembering why it needed to be fixed. Of course, Xavier barged in a few minutes ago, as soon as I got my makeup done and kissed the living shit out of me because he said, and I quote ‘You don't expect me to behave when you deprive me of yourself for too long.’ I didn't even take that long to get ready, to be honest. But who can get anything into the thick head of the big bad Alpha. “Are the kids ready?” I sat on the bed to put on my heels. “Yeah. I
ATHENA'S POV“Are you sure you want to do this?” I held Oneka's hand into mine, giving it a gentle squeeze. She had gone through a lot. Suffered a lot. Cameron betrayed each and everyone of us in the worst way. But the impact it left on Oneka, was compared to no one else. The heartbreak, the pain she felt was unlike any other person who was connected to him from the pack. She sighed, her hands shaking ever so slightly that if I wasn't holding them, I would have missed the action. “I'll…” her voice cracked before taking a deep breath. “I'll be fine, Athena. I've known Pi for way longer than I've known Cameron. I think with Cameron, it was just never meant to be. Being with Pi, I think, just comes naturally. It's like I'd never had to try to be myself with him. Looks like I was just in denial or a fool to realize it, when everyone around us literally teased us about being a couple.” She smiled sadly, her eyes holding gratitude for the guy who supported her throughout her life, nonethe
ATHENA'S POV The rain drummed relentlessly against the window pane, each droplet echoing the emptiness within me. I sat perched on the edge of my bed, my gaze fixed on the somber scene outside, where the world seemed to blur into shades of gray under the heavy downpour. It was as if the heavens themselves were mourning alongside me, shedding tears that mirrored the desolation in my heart."Athena?"Oneka's voice pierced through the silence, pulling me back from the abyss of my thoughts. I turned my head slightly, acknowledging her presence without uttering a word. She entered my room with a tenderness that only she possessed, wrapping her arms around me in a sideways embrace."It's time," she whispered, her voice barely audible above the sound of the rain. I felt the weight of her words, the gravity of the moment pressing down on me like an anchor dragging me beneath the surface of an unfathomable sea.Tears traced silent paths down my cheeks, betraying the numbness that had engulfed
AUTHOR'S POVThe witch's heart raced as she sprinted and burst into the clearing where Alpha Xavier stood, a primal fear gripped her soul, her words stumbling over the weight of their significance.Behind her, the haunting echoes of the coven's chants faded, drowned out by the urgency of her mission."Alpha Xavier! Athena. She..." The witch faltered, her voice trembling with the weight of unspoken dread.Xavier's eyes narrowed, his posture tense with a primal instinct to protect his mate at all costs. "What? What happened to Athena?" His voice crackled with raw emotion, the air thick with the palpable fear of impending loss.Her voice of reason, interjected, words laced with desperation. "Your pup is giving Athena a hard time. We need to operate... like right now."Xavier's mind raced with the cruel reality of the situation, his thoughts a whirlwind of despair and determination. "But that's not possible. We don't have any doctors with us, and she is in no condition to be moved. It wil
XAVIER'S POVMy hurt twisted, not being able to fathom the fact that I was so close to losing everything in my life. Let me rephrase that. I was close to losing my life. That's what I felt currently knowing that my mate and my pup were fighting for their damn lives in that closed coven. And all I could do was wait. And stand like a fool, be of absolute no help. “She'll be alright,” A voice broke me out of my thoughts. I turned around to see it was Maggie. “She’s a fighter. I know she will get through this.” I felt a pang in my heart seeing her like this. In one flesh. Unlike my mother. “No one gave you the right to speak to me. Just because you are not dead right now, doesn't mean you can talk to me. I'm the Alpha of my pack.” Instead of getting scared like she was earlier in my choke hold, she had the audacity to smile. It was a sad one. But nonetheless. It was a smile. A one I hated seeing. She doesn't deserve to smile after putting my mother in misery. “You're just like him. You
Author's PovIn a dimly lit chamber illuminated by flickering candlelight, the witch stood over her cauldron, the air heavy with the scent of herbs and incense. The atmosphere was tense, fraught with the weight of impending fate. The witch's gnarled fingers danced with precision as she added ingredients to the bubbling liquid, her movements both fluid and deliberate.Glancing towards the couch where Athena lay, pallid and still, the witch's heart clenched with sympathy and regret. The last Arctic Wolf on earth lay motionless, her breath shallow and pulse weakening with each passing moment. The witch knew the gravity of the situation; if the potion failed, there would be no hope left to preserve this majestic creature, nor to propagate her species for generations to come.With a resolve born of desperation, the witch quickened her pace, the liquid in the cauldron simmering with an otherworldly intensity. Each ingredient added was a whispered plea to the forces of nature, a plea for Ath
XAVIER'S POVShe did it again. The light blinded us all as the wind gushed past our figures, slicing the silence with a heavy rustle forcing us to close our eyes to prevent them from catching dust that was suspended around us. It took a few seconds, maybe even minutes for everything to settle down and return back to normal when I was finally able to see again. My warriors who were not killed by the beasts, stood alive with some scratches and gashes. Oneka was held by the vampire guy who intervened. Scarlet stood out of the picture, sheltering Maggie behind a cover of bushes. She was here all this time? Why didn't she take part in the fight alongside her brother? Cameron lay dead on the ground. Cameron….My heart ached at the thought that he out of all people went against my back.My eyes fell on Cyrus, his body split into two like his other beast army. And then my heart technically bursted out of its ribcage when I saw Athena's wolf passed out on the ground. Not moving an inch. “Fuck
AUTHOR’S POVAs the dust settled and the echoes of Athena's radiant display faded into the ether, Cyrus rose from the ground, his form shrouded in a veil of malevolent fury. Dusting himself off with a disdainful flick of his hand, he surveyed the battlefield with a cold, calculating gaze. Anger churned within him at the sight of his decimated beast army, their once formidable ranks now reduced to a pitiful few, whimpering on the ground in the throes of death. The rest of them, already split into two.The remnants of Xavier's werewolf army, though shaken by the onslaught, stood resolute, their spirits undaunted by the chaos that surrounded them. With steely determination, they rallied to their leader's side, their resolve unbroken by the specter of defeat.Everyone was shaken by the recent events but none had the idea of what it was. Or how it happened. "Enough!" Cyrus's voice thundered across the battlefield, a declaration of defiance amidst the chaos of war. With a swift motion, he
Author's PovThe battlefield seethed with chaos, a maelstrom of clashing, roars of defiance, and the acrid scent of blood and sweat. Athena and Nate surged into the heart of the conflict. Nate, his primal instincts awakening, transformed into his lup wolf, a magnificent and formidable wolf, his muscles rippling with the promise of ferocity.As they charged forward, the clash of armies reached its crescendo. Cyrus directed his gaze toward Athena. With a swift motion, he unleashed a bunch of silver bullets aiming to blind the very hope that rallied her allies. Not before putting a few into Xavier's wolf which lay limp before his feet. He immobilized him, each silver bullet piercing through flesh and bone, shackling Xavier in a web of agony. With a final shot, Cyrus aimed directly at Athena, his malevolent intent a venomous whisper in the tumult of battle. “Let's get this over with.”Time slowed to a languid crawl as Nate, attuned to the impending danger, watched with a primal urgency. W